Attachment 0005 - SOW MFG TUBE AND TUBE ASSEMBLIES.pdf
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for bent tube manufacturing services for the Department of the Army, dated March 27, 2026. The Contractor must manufacture two distinct hydraulic tube assemblies for use in the M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer: (1) Tube Assembly, Bleeder, Buffer Cylinder (NIIN 002353467) per Drawing 11619664, consisting of a Tube (P/N 11619660) and Elbow, Buffer Cylinder (P/N 11619662), and (2) Tube, Bleeder, Buffer Cylinder (NIIN 001269948) per Drawing 11619659. All manufacturing must strictly adhere to government specifications and drawings. The Government will furnish copper brazed steel tubing (0.125" OD x 0.025" wall thickness per SAE J527) and 18 pieces of Elbow, Buffer Cylinder components as Government Furnished Property.
The Contractor must establish a robust Quality Control system compliant with industry best practices, perform 100% inspection of all critical dimensions and features, and provide detailed Inspection Reports and signed Certificates of Conformance with each shipment. Performance standards require 95% on-time delivery, a defect rate not exceeding 0.5%, one-business-day response to Government inquiries, and 100% dimensional and tolerance compliance. Initial deliveries are due no later than 30 days after receipt of order. The Contractor must possess a minimum of five years of direct experience in precision hydraulic tube manufacturing, current ISO 9001 certification, demonstrated experience with specified materials, and AS9100 certification is highly preferred. All work shall be performed at the Contractor's facility. The Program Manager point of contact is Cindy K. Jepsen at cindy.k.jepsen.civ@army.mil or 309-782-8389.
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Contract Title: Bent Tube Manufacturing
Contract Number:
Date: March 27, 2026
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the requirements for the manufacturing of two (2) distinct hydraulic bent tube configurations for the Department of the Army. The Contractor shall produce these components in accordance with the specifications and drawings referenced herein. The raw material required for manufacturing and one component will be provided to the Contractor as Government Furnished Property (GFP).
2.0 BACKGROUND
The Department of the Army operates and maintains a diverse fleet of tactical and combat vehicles, including the M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer. The hydraulic systems within this equipment are essential for operational readiness. Maintaining a reliable and timely supply of high-quality hydraulic tubes is critical to mission success and minimizing equipment downtime.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
3.1. General Requirements
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and facilities necessary to manufacture, inspect, and deliver the hydraulic tubes and tube assemblies specified in this SOW. All manufacturing processes shall strictly adhere to the requirements, specifications, and callouts detailed in the associated government drawings.
3.2. Manufacturing Specifications
The Contractor shall manufacture the following two (2) hydraulic tube/assemblies in the quantities specified per individual Delivery Order (DO):
• Tube Assembly, Bleeder, Buffer Cylinder NIIN 002353467: Manufacture in accordance with Drawing 11619664.
o This assembly consists of two component parts:
1. Tube, P/N: 11619660
2. Elbow, Buffer Cylinder, P/N: 11619662
• Tube, Bleeder, Buffer Cylinder NIIN 001269948: Manufacture in accordance with Drawing 11619659.
3.3. Quality Assurance
The Contractor shall establish and maintain a robust Quality Control (QC) system compliant with the standards outlined below.
• Quality System: The Contractor’s QC system shall meet or exceed industry best practices and the specific requirements of this SOW.
• Inspection: The Contractor shall perform 100% inspection of all critical dimensions and features for each component as defined on the technical drawings.
• Documentation: A complete documentation package shall be provided for each manufactured component, which must include:
o A detailed Inspection Report in adherence to the Quality Assurance Plan specified in Drawing 13101232.
o A signed Certificate of Conformance (CoC).
4.0 DELIVERABLES
Deliverable Format Delivery Schedule
Manufactured Tubes & Assemblies Physical Per Delivery Order schedule
Inspection Reports Electronic With each shipment
Certificate of Conformance Electronic With each shipment
All deliverables shall be packaged securely to prevent damage during transit and delivered to the designated Government facility specified in the Delivery Order.
5.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Metric Standard
On-Time Delivery 95% of all deliveries must meet the schedule specified in the DO.
Quality Defect Rate Shall not exceed 0.5% of all units delivered.
Communications Contractor shall respond to all Government inquiries within one (1) business day.
Manufacturing Accuracy
100% of all tubes and assemblies shall meet the specified dimensions and tolerances.
6.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)
The Government will provide the following materials to the Contractor for the execution of this contract:
• Copper Brazed Steel Tubing:
o Specification: 0.125” OD x 0.025” wall thickness per SAE J527.
o For Use In: Manufacturing of Tube IAW drawing 11619659 and Tube IAW drawing 11619660.
• Elbow, Buffer Cylinder (P/N: 11619662):
o Quantity: 18 pieces.
o For Use In: Assembly of Tube IAW drawing 11619664.
7.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Contractor must possess and demonstrate the following qualifications:
• A minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in precision hydraulic tube manufacturing.
• Current ISO 9001 certification.
• Demonstrated experience working with the materials specified in Section 6.0.
• AS9100 certification is highly preferred.
8.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
All work described in this SOW shall be performed at the Contractor’s facility.
9.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The contract's base period and any option periods will be specified at the time of award. The delivery required for initial orders is no later than 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).
10.0 POINT OF CONTACT
Name Title Email Phone
Cindy K. Jepsen Program Manager cindy.k.jepsen.civ@army.mil 309-782-8389 https://www.google.com/url?q=mailto%3Acindy.k.jepsen.civ%40army.mil
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